In randomized, controlled, repeated tests involving 63 healthy adults, researchers found that
individual blood sugar responses after consuming a fixed amount of white bread could range across all three glycemic index categories (low, medium, or high).
Not exact matches
The researchers then developed an algorithm that could predict an
individual's
blood sugar responses to various meals.
Also, after
individuals consumed
sugar - replaced muffins, their glycemic
response — or the concentration of glucose in the
blood — was lower than when they consumed regular muffins.
There's so much
individual variance that this is why postprandial
blood sugar testing — even if you're not diagnosed as having a metabolic disease, even just for your own personal health, it is helpful to test different foods and — and just make sure that you are having a healthy postprandial
response.
As interesting and useful as this study maybe, it is important to note that this study only looked at
individuals»
blood sugar response following meals and throughout the day.
Inflammation: Excessive inflammation is a process that is at the root of nearly all disease processes so it was no surprise to learn that in this study
individuals with higher levels of inflammation had a less favorable
blood sugar response to their meals.
In addition, as a monosaccharide, Dextrose is easily absorbed and utilized by the body; it has a high glycemic index (GI) rating which indicates that it enters the bloodstream very quickly and is well - tolerated by most
individuals with normal
blood sugar responses.
It also depends on
individual body
responses (some people will experience
blood sugar spikes even with small amounts).
One of the major problems with the glycemic index is its variability; not only do
blood sugar responses to similar foods differ between
individuals, they can vary significantly in the same person on different occasions.
High variability suggests glycemic index is unreliable indicator of
blood sugar response Glycemic index values can vary by 20 percent within an
individual and 25 percent among
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